121+ ‘Chronicle’ Writing Prompts
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Descent into Despair
Write a diary entry of someone who is bitten and is transforming into a zombie.
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Leap Year Chronicle
Pen a short story about an extraordinary event that only happens on the 29th of February.
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Valentines Voyager
Compose an imaginative piece where you are a love letter written by a secret admirer, journeying to your recipient.
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Fallen Leaves, Fallen Moments
Chronicle the most significant memory that comes to you under an October night.
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The Secret of the Library Labyrinth
Invent a chronicle about a labyrinth hidden beneath a local public library that holds long-lost secrets.
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Goblin’s Grit
Chronicle the journey of a goblin living under a bridge who seeks acceptance from the human villagers above.
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Pots of Tradition
Discuss a St. Patrick’s Day tradition you observe every year and narrate your experience of keeping it alive.
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Enchanted Florist
Suppose you are a sentient flower in a bouquet, given as a Valentine’s Day gift. Chronicle the tale of your journey from the florist to the recipient.
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The Migratory Return
Chronicle the return of migratory birds to your region in April, detailing their journey.
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Office Mascot Mayhem
Your main character’s workplace has an unusual, live mascot that’s constantly causing mischief. Chronicle a typical day.
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Understanding Emotional Trajectory
Chronicle a timeline of your emotional growth from childhood to the present day.
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Your Town’s Tale
Write a ghost story set in your hometown, but add a twist that challenges the separation between real experiences and ghost legends.
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Isolated Laboratory
Write about a brilliant but misguided scientist whose lair is a secluded technological laboratory.
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Behind Closed Doors
Chronicle a seemingly perfect suburban family which maintains a façade, hiding a devastating secret.
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Unveiling the Monster
Explore the story of someone slowly realizing their close companion is a villain.
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Crystal Cavern Chronicle
Write about an unanticipated encounter with a vast, untouched, underground cavern filled with gleaming crystals.
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A Solitary Snowflake
Take on the persona of a solitary snowflake floating towards the ground in an utterly silent world.
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The Unforgettable Milestones
Jot down about the most impactful milestones in your life, detailing why they significantly affect your life narrative.
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Silent Whispers of Hagia Sophia
Chronicle the daily life of a groundskeeper tasked with maintaining the Hagia Sophia.
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Struggling with the Blank Page
Chronicle a time when you confronted a writer’s block, and a writing prompt helped you overcome it.
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Selfie Society
Write a satirical story highlighting the obsession with selfies and the impact on society.
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Summer Bucket List Fulfilled
Write about completing an exciting activity from your summer bucket list.
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The Power of Drafting
Chronicle your writing process for a piece of work you’re particularly proud of and highlight the revisions you made along the way.
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Chronicle of Artistic Growth
Compare your first ever short story to your most recently written short story.
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A Chronicle of Betrayal
Write a narrative of a particular moment of betrayal, but try to understand the perspective of the other person.
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Intergalactic Pen Pal
You’re corresponding with a friend from another galaxy. Chronicle your letter exchange.
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Fantasy Creature Chronicle
Compose a verse about a made-up magical creature, its nature, and the fantastical world it lives in.
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
Chronicle a transformative event or series of events for your protagonist occurring over April, with the changes coming into full blossom by May.
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The Dinosaur Chronicle
Write a story from the perspective of a Brachiosaurus living during the Jurassic period.
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Mapping Enchanted Trails
Chronicle a journey of discovery, tracing your character’s route on a map of a magical kingdom they’ve just stumbled upon.
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Spellbound Awakening
Imagine waking up one day and discovering you possess magical abilities. Chronicle your first day with these powers.
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Decoding Character Development
Analyse the evolution of a character you chose from a novel or a series.
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Santa’s Perspective Chronicle
Take on the first-person perspective of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve night.
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Furry Friend Chronicles
Chronicle a day in the life of your pet or an animal you admire and discuss why you chose them.
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Mythological Creatures’ Daily Struggle
Chronicle a day in the life of a mythological creature trying to survive in a world that doesn’t believe in their existence.
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After School Escapades
Discuss what happens after school each day. Include your routines, after-school activities, homework, and dinner.
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Celebrations Across Borders
Write about a cultural or national holiday celebration that you’ve participated in outside of your own culture.
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Conversations with New Life
Write about the feeling of coming out of a winter’s rest and into the vibrant energy of spring.
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Chronicle of a Robot
Imagine a society entirely run by robots. They enjoy their mechanical life until one day a single robot mysteriously gains human emotions.
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Rainbow Challenge
Each day of the week, you wake up to find a different color has disappeared from the world. Chronicle your funny adventures dealing with these changes.
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Easter Bunny’s Misadventure
Imagine you are the Easter Bunny and chronicle an unexpected adventure you had while delivering Easter eggs.
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Our Love Story – Valentine’s Edition
Chronicle your love story, focusing particularly on how marriage has changed your relationship.
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Master Chef
Describe a Thanksgiving where you or a family member took charge of the cooking for the first time.
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Daily Blessings Abound
Choose a regular day and write down all the little things you are grateful for.
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Defining Adversity
Chronicle a moment when you faced significant adversity, how you responded, and how it shaped you.
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The Bravery Chronicle
Write about a time when you had to be brave and describe how it made you feel.
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Alien Eden
Suppose you’re a human scientist who’s been given the chance to study a flourishing alien ecosystem. Chronicle your discoveries.
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Curtain Call
Narrate your experience from the first rehearsal to the final curtain call of a theater act you took part in.
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The Seafarer’s Chronicle
Write a diary entry as a Viking sea explorer, documenting a significant overseas expedition.
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Chronicle of a Future Civilization
Write about Earth’s future where technological advancements morphed civilization into a world unrecognizable from our own.
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The Last Leaf
Chronicle a day in your life from the perspective of the last leaf on a tree outside your window.
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The Underdog’s Journey
Chronicle a character’s journey from being an underdog to a successful individual.
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Celebrating Fall Traditions
Write about a traditional family celebration that takes place in November.
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Rustic Recipes
Recreate an old family recipe associated with spring. Chronicle the cooking process and its outcome.
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Alien’s First Valentine’s Day
Chronicle an alien’s first experience with Valentine’s Day and its reaction to Earth’s strange customs.
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One Hundred Days
Imagine you are a “Fake One Hundred Dollar Bill” that got passed around your school. Chronicle your adventures and the interactions you have.
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The Lost Stepsisters’ Chronicle
Write about Cinderella’s stepsisters who were left behind in the original story. Show the story through their points of view.
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Fifteen Minutes to Heartbreak
Chronicle the last 15 minutes leading up to a Valentine’s Day breakup.
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Black Friday Madness
Write about the craziest Black Friday story you’ve encountered or dream up your own.
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Apex Apexes
Chronicle a day in the life of a top predator in a given ecosystem, expressing their dominance and potential vulnerabilities.
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Camper’s Chronicle
Document a family camping and hiking trip, emphasizing the shared experiences and challenges.
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Escape from the Virtual World
During a game, you get trapped inside a video game world. Chronicle your adventures trying to get back to reality.
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Remodeled Life
Chronicle about rebuilding life after losing a partner, with the first Valentine’s Day as a milestone.
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Kitchen Tales: The Holiday Edition
Chronicle the story of a recipe that has been passed down through generations in a family’s holiday feast.
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The River’s Song
Pen down a narrative from the viewpoint of a river boat, highlighting its journey through the river.
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Sailor’s Chronicle
Write a series of journal entries from the perspective of a sailor during an important time in maritime history.
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Machinery Mayhem
Chronicle a humorous incident where your Pokemon accidentally tampers with Professor Oak’s gadgets creating chaos.
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The Unspeakable: Chronicle of a Day at the Ministry’s Department of Mysteries
Write from the perspective of an Unspeakable at the Department of Mysteries.
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The Living Chronicle
Tell the tale of a survivor who keeps the records of every Blight attack they’ve witnessed.
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Frostbitten Love
Chronicle a blossoming romance between the Inquisitor and a seemingly impossible love interest in the frostbitten lands of Emprise du Lion.
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Chronicle of Resilience
Write about a time when you overcame a significant obstacle, focusing on the resilience shown.
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Silver Lining Chronicle
Write about a negative situation from your day and then jot down one positive aspect of it.
